Predicting surprise: Young players who could shine for Giants, Tigers in 2018

Each week this offseason, we’ll look into the crystal ball and examine two players who could be next season’s surprise standouts.

Each week this offseason, we’ll look into the crystal ball and examine two players who could be next season’s surprise standouts.

MLB playoffs: Cubs find themselves outmatched, fatigued and on the brink

Deep playoff runs for three consecutive seasons have sapped the Cubs, and they’re showing that against the Dodgers.

Deep playoff runs for three consecutive seasons have sapped the Cubs, and they’re showing that against the Dodgers.

MLB playoffs: Cubs rally to overcome comedy of errors, grab NLDS lead

By the end of the sixth, the Cubs had committed four errors and squandered valuable scoring opportunities. But they overcame those obstacles for a 2-1 win and a 2-1 NLDS lead.

By the end of the sixth, the Cubs had committed four errors and squandered valuable scoring opportunities. But they overcame those obstacles for a 2-1 win and a 2-1 NLDS lead.

Mind games: When a change of scenery gives an MLB career new life

When players change uniforms, whether in season or during the offseason, it’s not unusual for them to perform notably better with their new teams. There are several factors that contribute to this, but players who have made such moves are consistent in…

When players change uniforms, whether in season or during the offseason, it’s not unusual for them to perform notably better with their new teams. There are several factors that contribute to this, but players who have made such moves are consistent in their belief that the switch made a difference.

Brewers playing loose, acting like team to beat in NL Central

In sweeping the Cubs in Chicago for the first time since 2002, the Brewers sent a message that they plan to be the team on Lake Michigan that plays October baseball.

In sweeping the Cubs in Chicago for the first time since 2002, the Brewers sent a message that they plan to be the team on Lake Michigan that plays October baseball.

Cubs embrace defensive flexibility with postseason success in mind

An emphasis on defensive flexibility is creeping into MLB, and Cubs manager Joe Maddon, an early purveyor of the strategy, knows its value, as well as the importance of keeping his players ready to be flexible.

An emphasis on defensive flexibility is creeping into MLB, and Cubs manager Joe Maddon, an early purveyor of the strategy, knows its value, as well as the importance of keeping his players ready to be flexible.